AP World Themes

Kashgar and Samarkand were important because

• they were cities along the Silk Road

• they were Mongol rulers

• they were products found only in the Spice Islands

• they were islands along the Indian Ocean trade routes

• they founded the Mali Empire in West Africa

Which statement is the best description of this time period?

• wars kept trade from flourishing

• the international economy was harmed by the Mongol takeover

• trade flourished as demand for new goods increased

• people found it impossible to traverse long distances

• Europe was the dominant force in the global economy

The Crusades led to Europeans

• converting to Islam

• embracing Confucian ideas

• demand for exotic and luxury products from the East

• exploring the Atlantic for new trade partners

• controlling the entire Middle East

The Mongols initially moved away from their ancestral lands in Central Asia because

• it was invaded by China

• it became overcrowded

• the climate grew warmer and drier

• the Little Ice Age began

• they wanted to participate in the Indian Ocean trade

Timbuktu was the Mali city that became known for

• ivory production

• Champa rice

• Islamic learning

• Jewish settlements

• spice production

Empires such as the Khmer in Southeast Asia reflected the influence of

• Hindu and Buddhist culture

• trade with China

• their Mongol rulers

• the Dehli Sultanate

• the Trans-Saharan trade

All of these are true of the Aztecs EXCEPT

• they worshipped many gods (polytheism)

• they worshipped one main God (monotheism)

• their government was a theocracy (rule by religious laws)

• they included human sacrifices in their ceremonies

• they built huge pyramids and temples to their gods

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Columbian Exchange on global populations?

• A) It led to a decrease in global populations due to disease.

• B) It caused a significant increase in global populations due to new crops.

• C) It had no significant impact on global populations.

• D) It only affected populations in the Americas.

What was a major theme of the Enlightenment that influenced political thought worldwide?

• A) The divine right of kings

• B) The importance of tradition

• C) The value of reason and individualism

• D) The necessity of religious authority

Which of the following was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on societies?

• A) Decrease in urban populations

• B) Increase in agricultural jobs

• C) Growth of urban centers and factories

• D) Decline in technological advancements